Elkhart, Indiana vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 29.9% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $162,390 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Elkhart, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher